document.write( "Question 978751: The opposite pairs of sides of a square are increased by 40% and 30% respectively.The area of the resulting rectangle exceeds the area of square by?
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The opposite pairs of sides of a square are increased by 40% and 30% respectively. The area of the resulting rectangle exceeds the area of square by?
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\n" ); document.write( "1.3*1.4 = 1.82
\n" ); document.write( "1.82 times the area
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